KCRC

So, we are sitting in the office at KCRC as I am writing this. This morning we had a meeting with the community volunteers. Avery successful meeting might I add according to Cleophas. The volunteers were full of ideas about how to advance this partnership and the purpose of the GROW Trips. It was amazing (even though I didn't understand a word until it was translated) but the enthusiasm that was associated with the possibility of productivity and advancement was amazing. We are working towards sustainability and this is something that is preached at the clinic. Quite amazing the level that it is taught at and practiced. I was deeply impressed. The place we are staying is beautiful I have never seen such wildlife nor tasted fruit so fresh.

The journey here was amazing minus the lack of traffic laws. HAHA. It was a very interesting drive but I really enjoyed talking with Mike and Cleophas, occasionally beating Mike at checkers on the way. This is an amazing experience for us I am glad to have been privileged to meet our wonderful partners. Something that I was worried about earlier this trip was my family (post Joplin tornado) I saw the after math of the storm via BBC tv and was concerned for their well-being as I had just learned of the tornado. We only live 40 minutes away from Joplin and I was glad to hear that the tornado didn't go that far south. That stated I can't think of anything else to write for now, so I will turn it over to Mike.

Agandi, ssebo's and nyabo's. Ninyirukana. Abomuka baribata? Things are great here. I haven't read what Logan wrote up there, so I apologize for any duplications. It rained here a few moments ago which really cooled things off. Overall, the weather has been gorgeous here and the food is good. I ate goat last night. They call it "Chips goat", meaning deep fried goat meat and fries. But no joke- ninyirukana. But that's nothing new.

I'm looking forward to sitting down and having Cleophas translate the footage we took this morning at the mtg with the community volunteers. We've got some exciting things cooking for this trip and for next year. I gotta run- there is much planning to do here. Plus, ninyirukana.

Love,

m.